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wisdom in Arabic

حِكْمَة ḥikma

UK/ˈwɪzdəm/

wisdom in Arabic: حِكْمَة (ḥikma). In English, wisdom means an element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.

Arabic words for wisdom

element of personal character
حِكْمَة ḥikma
piece of wise advice
حِكْمَة ḥikma

English meaning of wisdom

  1. noun An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.
  2. noun A piece of wise advice.
  3. noun The discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good.
  4. noun The ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way, especially to different situations from that in which the knowledge was gained.

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Questions about wisdom in Arabic

What is the meaning of wisdom in Arabic?
Wisdom in Arabic is حِكْمَة (ḥikma).
ما معنى كلمة wisdom؟
Wisdom: حِكْمَة (ḥikma).
What does wisdom mean in English?
Wisdom means an element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.

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